Central High School - Caldron Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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4- A nother Commencement Crime. f + my K mf Urs fe.: sf-ffv el fi I NlJ'3'C7gd'3f ' 7' if Hl-I last of tl1e few days of school hung like ill-boding clouds over the high perched heads of the Seniors. They felt that some mis- .x , .ISK X 'sql' 4 '- - Cl fortune, some shame, or some dire calamity was to befall them on that awe-inspiring night when they were to make their appear- 5 , M ly' Y., , , . if 5 25 1 'Q . . . . . . . . .9 L to 1 ance betore the public as graduates: and they knew that lf it did, the ever triumphant juniors would have another victory to add . ,, H i yoga... 4 I I I 3 -A to their already long list of successes. They hesitated about asking the juniors to act as ushers, but finally were forced to acknow- Q Q C176 . . . . . A it w..f ledge that they were the only ones capable of pertorrmng that duty with dignity. i'5'W e ,. . . . . . -. X, f-, T lhe invitation was extended somewhat later than Ruth Ashmore would have advised in her column of the Ladies Home My W .. 'Q journal, but then the Seniors had to look out for their own safety and we cheerfully forgave them. tlf we do anything that is at all out of place, you must remember that Ruth is dead now and we have no one to go to for advice, therefore you must excuse us. I Several dashing young boys ot' the Sophomore class were asked to assist our boys-the Seniors' real reason being to prevent the naughty juniors from having any fun at their expense. But they found out that the Sophs were not angels either. The Temple was guarded night and day, and when the last day came the mighty Seniors heaved a sigh of relief for not a junior or Soph had attempted to enter the building and not Ollli of them showed any signs of coming fun. The Seniors had not remained after school the day when they extended their invitation to the juniors and did not see tl1e group of wily boys contidentially talking to each other in the assembly room. Profound thought made them speechless for some time, then a merry voice rang out, I've got it, boys? I've got it 5 The way they acted one might have thought that they had something awful: but it was only a brilliant idea. Yes, and there were others too, but nothing nizich was said about them until the last afternoon before commencenient. The junior girls were in great demand and telephone mes:-ages H-ew from house to house. Door bells rang violently and in embarassment the shy lassies with their hair done up on curlers opened the door and were confronted by a pufhng usher. At last evening came. At seven o'clock six fair maidens made their way to the balcony of the Temple and sat, three on either side, near the boxes, One Carried a suspicious looking package. In a short time the guests began to arrive, and for nearly an hour there was a continual chatter and the rustle of silks and pretty ball gowns. At eight o'clock the lights were lowered. Not a sound was heard. The heavy curtain slowly rose and before the audience sat twenty-seven young

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s This year, several young men interested in debating clubs conceived the idea of forming such an organization for the male members of the High School. Their action caused much disappointment and some anger among a few of the young ladies who are desirous of developing their oratorical ability and becoming stump speakers in the cause of wornan's rights. The society meets every two weeks on Friday evening. Often during the year, when no program had been prepared, various members would volunteer to debate exteniporaneously. These meetings always proved to be the most interesting. Though no eloquent and elaborate speeches were delivered, still interesting and original arguments were always given. They showed clearly how much good was being derived from the organization. One of the wisest actions taken by the society was its electing Mr. Schultze president, Through his knowledge of Parliamentary law, Mr. Schultze has made an admirable chairman, and by his kind advice and friendly criticism has rendered a vast amount of aid to us all. In conclusion, we, the Class of gg, who upon coming into this high school awoke the waning interest in debating clubs, earnestly hope that when we leave the school, this interest will not be allowed to smolder and die. WHO? The speaker stood in the Geometry class Propounding a proposition deep, He talked and talked 'till their came a voice: Mr. S. you may take your seat. The speaker stood in the Congress halls Debating on questions deep, He talked and he fumed 'till the Czar said: Time's up! So take your seat. :N if 1 L:-LL: ., . ,Ma -1 Quai We ' .lr UN

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men and sweet girl graduates. All heads were bowed during the prayer for the departing class, and, no doubt, each rnemlrer was thanking his lucky star, because the juniors had been so good to them. After the orchestra finished playing The Graduates, Professor Foulke, of Chicago, stepped before the people, his very appearance held them spell-bound. He turned to address the graduates, but, hark, what is that! was expressed on the face of every person. It was only the flapping of wings and a suppressed giggle. And then there rose before the audience four beautiful carrier pigeons, and with every flap of their graceful wings long streamers of f7I1l77fL' and ygftlfdl waved deliance to the outwitted Seniors. The people saw the joke and heartity applauded. Several of the Seniors managed to put on a broad grin, but most of them shot savage looks toward the gleeful ushers. One pigeon enjoyed the joke as much as tl1e people and carried it farther by struting across the stage and spending the evening beneath one of tl1e chairs, that the Seniors might enjoy looking at our glorious colors all during the exercises. After tl1e excitement ceased the graduates put on their evening dress faces again and seemed relieved, because they thought the joke was over. jay alone appeared uneasy and kept his eyes on the six fair maidens in the balcony. How could he help it though? An hour later, when all attention was centered on the Valedictorian. a square piece of white linen m Jved slowly out from one end of the balcony and, opening in midair, revealed a-a-well, I clon't exactly like to say it, for it was really nieang but, any way, but people usually call such an animal jack, and his com- panion jennie. At any rate, as the '9S 011 the end showed the picture was intended to represent the departing class. Poor Seniors? Poor Seniors! ! They alone rnust attempt to express their feelings. Never was a class more anxious to have the curtain drop than that one. XVhen they reached the Club House the triumphant juniors greeted them. From the lapel of each coat hung the puzjrlu Hlld gold with strips of the picture and the Spanish flag The graduates pretended to have forgotten the joke and hoped that others would do the same, but what was their surprise and their feelings when they saw Mr. Lane and others congratulating the juniors, and declaring that the pigeon joke was the prettiest ever played at a High School commencement. 5 .2 1, 633-if ,115